To laugh or not to laugh..... Oil Change/service pricing!

[Harmony 44]

Seems like some of the dealers are really taking advantage of their customers. I never felt I was being taken advantage of at my dealer.

I was just in two weeks ago for...
~ 3,000 mile first service
~ laser alignment
~ chassis reinforcement
~ state inspection

total bill was $246.41.

All of that was done for $246.41? 3000 mile service at my dealer was over $300, the laser alignment at another dealer is going to cost an additional $150. What's the chassis reinforcement?

 

[Harmony 44]

They went to bat for me when there was an issue with my F3 when I originally purchased it. (nothing they did, it had to do with the transmission control module, a known issue now).

What was the trans issue, was it a hydraulic housing assembly?

 

[SpyderF3-s]

I am finding out that owning a Spyder is like owning a Porsche. Everything from accessories to labor is expensive. My dealership should have a sign when you walk through the door that says "Bend over and touch your toes! It's going to hurt!" :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[z_light11]

All of that was done for $246.41? 3000 mile service at my dealer was over $300, the laser alignment at another dealer is going to cost an additional $150. What's the chassis reinforcement?

Yes, all of that was done for a total cost of $246.41. The chassis reinforcement affects all 2015 F3 & F3-S. The rear shock mounting point at the top where it attaches to the frame has the potential to crack the frame. So they came out with a chassis reinforcement fix to prevent any cracking from happening. The chassis reinforcement shouldn't cost you a dime, it is a safety campaign being done by BRP. Check out the following thread for all the info.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...reinforcement&highlight=chassis+reinforcement

 

[z_light11]

What was the trans issue, was it a hydraulic housing assembly?

Apparently there were some units that came through with debris in the transmission control module. There is a warranty/safety campaign out on it. The dealer checks the module and replaces it as necessary. If you call your dealer and give them your VIN they should be able to look up if yours is affected by it. Not sure if it affects all the F3 models. Mine is a 2015 F3-S SE6.

 

[Crisis]

Think of it like our National Health Care System that we now enjoy in the USofA. It is free, it will save everyone money, it will take me 2 months to see a neurologist for the pinched nerve in my neck, another 2 months to do a test, who know when for a solution. But hey, it is free or maybe $350 for the consult, $875 for the 30 minute test and I got nothing. Not even the kiss. You wait until you get to the 15,000 mile check it is a doosey and no it is not free.

Joe

Sounds like it's time for a road trip........:clap:

 

[Harmony 44]

Yes, all of that was done for a total cost of $246.41. The chassis reinforcement affects all 2015 F3 & F3-S. The rear shock mounting point at the top where it attaches to the frame has the potential to crack the frame. So they came out with a chassis reinforcement fix to prevent any cracking from happening. The chassis reinforcement shouldn't cost you a dime, it is a safety campaign being done by BRP. Check out the following thread for all the info.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...reinforcement&highlight=chassis+reinforcement

I see, it's specific to the F3, I have an RT. Thanks

 

[Harmony 44]

Apparently there were some units that came through with debris in the transmission control module. There is a warranty/safety campaign out on it. The dealer checks the module and replaces it as necessary. If you call your dealer and give them your VIN they should be able to look up if yours is affected by it. Not sure if it affects all the F3 models. Mine is a 2015 F3-S SE6.

Interesting, did you notice the issue or did the dealer? What were the symptoms? Mine is a 2015 RT, same engine same problem maybe. I'll know more buy the weekend. Thanks again

 

[z_light11]

Interesting, did you notice the issue or did the dealer? What were the symptoms? Mine is a 2015 RT, same engine same problem maybe. I'll know more buy the weekend. Thanks again

I noticed the issue. Wasn't hard to tell something was wrong. After it was up to temperature, the bike wouldn't shift from N to 1. You had to let it cool all the way down before it would shift out of N again. The dealer took it, replaced the module, and I haven't had a problem with it since.

 

[Harmony 44]

I noticed the issue. Wasn't hard to tell something was wrong. After it was up to temperature, the bike wouldn't shift from N to 1. You had to let it cool all the way down before it would shift out of N again. The dealer took it, replaced the module, and I haven't had a problem with it since.

Ok, that's a different problem then mine. Mine is clunky shifting up and down cold or warm. Stay safe:thumbup: